Career questions tagged information-technology
The best advice I have gotten when starting a new career or path is to become part of the conversation. How can I help pass this advice along?
Entering IT, I did not have a degree or background. Becoming conversational with IT, tech news, home lab projects, and nerd culture helped me learn by immersion. Fields like cybersecurity and AI require people to be immersed in information and to be connected by the culture. How can I demonstrate this to people trying to enter fields like AI, IT and cybersecurity? How can I share this idea to inspire new students/ workers or seasoned professionals? How can I apply this advice to different fields? This specific question is because I find myself often being asked "how can I get into (usually AI or cybersecurity)". As someone who is actively touching both fields but is not an expert in either, I find myself sharing news, blogposts, videos, and books on the topics. After when I try to strike up a conversation about the topic I find many of them are simply uninterested in the topics and don't want to immerse themselves into current events and breakthroughs. Many of them want a credetial and a job but are uninterested in how the field is evolving or trying to bring active change to that field. How can I inspire self learning? How can I help kids in school that are eager to grow into a field understand self motivation and self learning?
How can I pivot to a Master's in Bioinformatics if I failed high school Physics and must take a non-science Bachelor's degree?
I am an international student thinking of studying in Vietnam for my undergraduate degree, with the ultimate goal of pursuing a Master's in Bioinformatics later. My high school subject combination includes English, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Education, Artificial Intelligence, and Physics, but I completely failed my Physics exam. Because of this failure, traditional science and biotechnology undergraduate paths are entirely closed to me, even though my final high school certificate will officially show an overall passing status. I need to know which undergraduate courses are possible for me to take that completely bypass high school physics and core science eligibility requirements. Specifically, is it possible to switch from a non-science undergraduate major—like Information Technology or Computer Applications—into a computational biology or bioinformatics postgraduate program down the line, and how graduate admissions in Vietnam view a tech major who has high school biology credits but a failed physics grade?
I am lost. How to find alignment with what you want?
I have goals and dreams before graduation, and I should have a job offer. Here I am two weeks before graduation, in a rut. I have my ultimate dream internship. However, my experience was cut short since I moved to a remote setup. My goal for 4 years was to land an internship outside my province. I did it. And so what now? I feel hopeless. I am having trouble asking myself what I really want to do + time constraint... I want to do an MBA, but it seems impossible at the moment. I want to do a lot of things but still stuck of what feels true to me at the moment.
What are skills are needed for bank managers ?
I am a junior in college, majoring in economics BA. I am still figuring out what careers to pursue. What might be other careers to consider?
I am interested in going into IT. I value friendship and working alone. Is this a good career for me?
Technology and jobs
What skill should someone who is aspiring to be an IT professional be working on?
I already know I want to get certifications, I've been working a personal project like a home lab, and I got an internship for the summer. What is something I can do to keep up with tech, without getting burnout if possible?
Mid career professional asking younger educators and professionals what I should know about the changing workforce and job market.?
What do you want someone in their 40's to know about the workforce and job market, how to be prepared for upcoming changes? What changes might I see that I wouldn't expect? What are some skills I may not have now that I may need? Asking because in the next ten years entrepreneurs and educators leaving high school will make changes that will affect me before I leave the job market.
"I am currently a BSIT student learning languages like C and Python. For someone looking to enter the tech industry, is it better to focus on mastering one language deeply or becoming a generalist in several"?
I am a second-year BSIT student currently learning languages like C and Python. I also do some freelance graphic design and social media management on the side. As I look toward my future career in tech, I'm trying to decide if I should dive deep into one specific stack or if having a broad knowledge of many different tools is more valuable in the current job market
What are the most important skills from acting that I should focus on to become a more effective and engaging Broadcast Journalist?
I'm a 14-year-old student transitioning into 9th grade for the 2026-2027 school year. Broadcast Journalism: (This connects you to TV and Radio pros). Information Technology (IT): (This taps into your coding and tech-tool interests). Acting & Performing Arts: (This brings in the "Performance" side of your career). Digital Media & Production: (This covers your AI visualization and design eye). Communications: (The "Master" category for public speaking and writing).
How do you keep up with tech + AI moving so fast?
How do you keep up with the pace of change in tech, especially with AI reshaping jobs and expectations? How do I stay 'relevant' ? Things I learned at school might already be outdated ? It's challenging to stay optimistic about the future ... What skills or mindset have actually mattered most long-term? Every single day new AI tools or terms emerge, it's anxiety-inducing and overwhelming to be honest. I do enjoy learning new things but it's impossible to pick up new things at such rapid speed Would love to hear advice from all industries ! Appreciate your time and insights !!
How can I change to a career in IT, currently in Healthcare?
I have a degree in Sciences, I currently work in Health care
Do I apply on "time-constraint" internships?
For context, I need 500 internship hours done by May. I have an online internship I can log in anytime, not I like but, really helpful in navigating direction and resume points + fitted for my course + free certifications + domain, all prep for tech. I also have this second internship however this is pending..9-5 Weekdays Onsite! That is my dream internship..recruiter said he'll keep me in the loop, maybe next week, I get to hear from him. AND THERE'S THIS,, Last internship,, good in resume, in a field I like,, self-paced and online as well..However, 10-15 hours weekly,, with a sprint + meetings. Deadline is on Feb 11 or Feb 13. I was wondering if I should apply... it is like by batch, however, i'm in my last year of uni,,,I wanted to apply before I graduate. What do you think?
Any advice on internship hunting?
And suddenly, I do not know what I want to do. I am in the IT industry. Everything just feels so difficult and draining. I still do not know what I want to do. I don't have a knack for programming, networking or any other technical concepts. My experience is more on the UI/UX sector but deep in my head, I am not sure if I need confidence or am I just pretending I can do it. I vibe coded a web app for myself and realized...I cannot code without AI not especially the backend + connecting the logic... I am applying for an internship soon next week. I am not sure what role I want to explore but the requirement is something related to IT. In a very fast-paced industry, I am behind. This internship means a lot to me but it is just so hard.
Will Artificial Intelligence take the place of jobs in IT?
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly growing every year. THE BIG QUESTION, "Will it take place of people's jobs?" I am curious to here your thoughts and knowledge on whether you think AI will take the place of jobs in IT.
How can I build a portfolio in high school to get into IT?
I am already in a dual enrollment program taking IT classes, which I am aware is a very big step. However, I would like to know if there's any other things I could be doing to increase my chances of getting an IT position somewhere. I would like to try and be as desirable as possible as an employee, to hopefully get me far in life in the future doing something I enjoy.
What step do you need to take to become a Software Developer?
What organizations do most software developers go through when first starting out and why?
What's the most important certification for IT?
What certifications matter the most for IT posistions? Which ones are the most important and which ones are the least important?
How can I build a portfolio in high school to get into Information Technology?
What skills do I need to practice? What platforms are the best to create one? How successful would I become If I master it? Is there any jobs I can get right after high school and if so, which ones? ( I would be graduating with an associate degree because of dual Enrollment.)
How competitive is the software engineering field? Will a regular bachelor's degree in computer science GUARANTEE a spot in IT? As a resident in Maryland, does being a software engineer require you to live in a urban/city area? Are their any software engineers that are successful that live in more suburban to rural areas? (I'd like to live in a suburban area)
I am a 15 year old high school student in the state of Maryland, and I have a slight interest in the field of IT (specifically software engineering). Time is running short so I'd like to ask some questions about the field.
How is the role of cybersecurity analysts changing?
HS sophomore, researching It careers.
Cybersecurity Analysts, What’s the most challenging part of your job?
HS Sophomore, researching It careers.
Computer Analysts, How much of your time is spent responding to incidents, versus Preventing them?
I am a sophomore researching different IT careers.
How often does you environment change as a cybersecurity Analyst?
I am a HS sophomore Researching different IT Careers.
Hi, I'm doing a research project on a computer hardware engineer. would some computer hardware engineer answer a couple questions ?
1. what is a day to day life as a computer hardware engineer? 2. what made you choose this field? 3.How long did it take you to get the hang of it? 4.Do you work with building circuits and chips for computers? 5.Do you design anything?
What is the most Important soft skill for a Cybersecurity Analyst ?
i would also like to know why it is important and how it is used in the workplace, please and thank you.
What classes or courses did you take to become an cybersecurity engineer?
How long did it take? How old were you? Did you pay anything for the online courses?
What type of jobs can I get with an it degree ?
Information technology, I would prefer a hands-on job. I love building things and learning how to create technology devices. I'm in 10th grade.
As a 12th grader, what should I learn about the IT industry right now?
I want to learn more about the IT industry and eventually become someone who can help evolve it even further.
What is a regular day for a computer network architect look like?
What do these professionals do every day? what are some common tasks they have to do? are they required to work vastly? if so, what is the most time-consuming task they complete? I am overall very curious to know what environment they work in, like at home or at an office. Lastly, what is one very good thing about working in this path and one very stressful thing about it?
How do I research/interview a career?
I'm a high school sophomore IT student, and I was assigned to research in-depth and (hopefully) conduct an interview (via email, over Google Meet, or on the phone) with someone in that specific position. The position im working on is IT Technical writing. Any recommendations on where to get started? Where/How do I conduct an interview (preferably not in person)? And what are the key components I need to research for this position? Thanks!